Practical Exam Flashcards
5 muscles (15 cards)
Piriformis Origin
Sacrum, anterior surface
Piriformis Insertion
Greater trochanter, superior aspect
Piriformis Actions
Laterally rotate hip
Abduct the hip
Fibularis Brevis Origin
Distal 2/3rds of lateral fibula
Fibularis Brevis Insertion
Tuberosity of 5th metatarsal
Fibularis Brevis Actions
Evert the Foot
Assist to plantarflex foot
Tensor Fasciae Latae Origin
ASIS (but posterior)
Tensor Fasciae Latae Insertion
IT Band
Tensor Fasciae Latae Actions
All coxal:
-Flex
-Medially rotate
-Abduct
Biceps Femoris Origin
Ischial Tuberosity and lateral lip of linea aspera
Biceps Femoris Insertion
Fibular head
Biceps Femoris Actions (5)
Posteriorly tilt pelvis
Coxal: Extend and laterally rotate
Tibiofemoral: Flex and laterally rotate
Soleus Orgin
Soleus Insertion
Calcaneus via calcaneal tendon
Soleus Actions
Plantarflex the foot
